Class Teacher

The David Ross Education Trust is now recruiting for Class Teachers in Grimsby. These roles at Edward Heneage Primary Academy and Fairfield Primary School could be the ideal next step in your career.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About the role

Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the classes ensuring equality of opportunity for all.

Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.

Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.

Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils.

Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

32.5 hours per week – permanent role

Salary & Benefits

M1-M6 (plus possible TLR depending on experience)

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Who we are looking for

Qualified teacher status

Commitment to own continuous career development

Prior experience teaching within the primary age range

Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching

Experience of managing teaching resources

Practical understanding of effective teaching and evaluation strategies

Good behavior management skills

 Awareness of current developments in Education and the implications of these

Understanding of Health and Safety issues

Understanding of effective assessment and target setting procedures

Understanding of inclusion and personalised learning

Competent in the use of ICT

Team working skills

Effective and adaptable communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to promote and develop a vision for high quality education, promoting inclusion, spiritual, moral and cultural development

A desire to allow each child the opportunity to fulfil their potential, both academically and on a personal level

Commitment to equality of opportunity and raising achievement for all

A willingness to provide extra-curricular activities in line with the school’s commitment to an extended and enriched curriculum

About The Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development to support our practitioners to deliver high quality teaching and learning across our academies.

Apply now

Visits to the Academies are welcomed. Please call Edward Heneage Academy on 01472 320016 and/or Fairfield Academy on 01472 879301 - to arrange an appointment.  To apply please visit our website.

The Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.